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Next Phase and CSS Announce its SBA-Approved 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture: Introducing NeXcss

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase) and its SBA Mentor, Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS), proudly announce the formation of NeXcss, an SBA-approved 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture built to advance mission outcomes across the federal landscape.

NeXcss unites two proven leaders with complimentary strengths and a shared commitment to public service. The Joint Venture combines Next Phase’s expertise in digital government modernization, AI/ML platforms, spectrum engineering, human-centered design, and agile delivery with CSS leadership, and their wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverside Technologies, in environmental intelligence, satellite and remote sensing, applied field science, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Together, the JV brings over four decades of award-winning delivery across science, technology, and national mission environments.

Grounded in public -purpose and measurable outcomes, NeXcss delivers integrated, science-driven digital solutions that connect data, domain, and decision-making, enabling federal agencies to make better-informed policy choices, modernize with confidence, mitigate risk, and build resilient systems that benefit the nation.

NeXcss is now open for partnership and engagement. Learn more about how we are accelerating impact across government missions.

American Rivers Drives Conservation Outcomes with Advanced Data Strategy

Next Phase is proud to announce a new partnership with American Rivers, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding clean water and restoring healthy rivers nationwide. Next Phase will assist in advancing American Rivers’ data strategy and governance initiatives, further enabling the organization’s use of information to drive conservation outcomes with national impact.

For over 50 years, American Rivers has worked to protect and restore rivers, ensuring that communities have access to clean water, vibrant habitats, and resilient ecosystems. The ability to connect people, partners, and resources across the country to accomplish the mission is vital to their success. Using enabling technologies and modern data strategies to make those important connections, American Rivers demonstrates their commitment to streamlining identification of the people, partners and resources to execute the mission. “We’re honored to partner with American Rivers. By investing and modernizing data practices, American Rivers is laying the foundation for greater collaboration, transparency, and mission success and it is exciting to play a small part in that success,” said Lisa Wolff, President and CEO, Next Phase.

Through this partnership, Next Phase is helping American Rivers design and implement a tailored data strategy that will, among other benefits, empower teams to make faster and more confident decisions in support of river conservation.

Next Phase remains committed to supporting organizations, like American Rivers, that harness the power of data to solve critical challenges. For American Rivers, this work ensures that science, advocacy, and community action are informed by data-driven insights, helping to accelerate efforts to protect and restore the rivers that sustain life for many.

To learn more about American Rivers’ mission and how you can support their work, please visit www.americanrivers.org and consider making a donation to help safeguard clean water and healthy rivers.

Next Phase Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Collaboration with Consolidated Safety Services, Inc.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase), an SBA Certified 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) focused on engineering, science and IT services, and Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS), Inc., a leader in health and safety services, are pleased to announce our collaboration in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program.

This strategic partnership is designed to strengthen Next Phase’s capabilities and competitiveness in the federal marketplace while expanding CSS’s reach and impact across federal agencies. The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program pairs small and disadvantaged businesses with experienced companies to provide business development support, enhance technical expertise, and create new opportunities for growth in the federal technology and services marketplace.

“Next Phase is thrilled to have CSS as a mentor. We know that we will benefit tremendously from their guidance and assistance,” said Lisa Wolff, President, Next Phase. “Our strong reputation and track record for delivery in the Federal sector at NOAA, NASA, DHS, and HHS make Next Phase a valuable protégé and partner to CSS.

SBA-recognized mentors are given limited small business standing, and as an approved SBA mentor, CSS will offer its significant capabilities to a greater range of Federal agencies. “We are excited to elevate our combined services to further advance the capture, analysis, and application of science-based data in the health and environmental sectors,” said Jolanda Janczewski, Ph.D., President and Chairman of the Board for CSS.

As part of the mentor-protégé relationship, CSS will provide Next Phase with comprehensive support in key areas such as health and safety services, environmental management, and human health. This collaboration will also include guidance and direct support in various areas, including industry certifications, market entry strategies, and federal contract administration and compliance. CSS’s deep expertise and robust resources will empower Next Phase to strengthen its core competencies and position itself for long-term success in delivering mission-critical services to government clients.

About Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc.

Founded in 2011, Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is a small business with a proven record of delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. The company specializes in business analysis, data analytics and IT modernization, with a mission to help government agencies solve complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals. Next Phase prides itself on building lasting partnerships that anticipate client needs and deliver impactful results that advance their mission. Learn more about Next Phase’s work.

About Consolidated Safety Services, Inc.

Founded in 1988, Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS) is a 100% employee-owned, science-based solutions firm dedicated to helping government, commercial, and academic clients address complex environmental, safety, and health challenges. For more than three decades, CSS has leveraged its deep expertise, ranging from space science and remote sensing to field data collection; risk assessment; emergency preparedness; facilities operations; and environmental resource management, to deliver innovative, mission-critical support across more than 28 federal agencies. Learn more about CSS projects.

Next Phase Joins IMSG in Winning ProTech 2.0 Weather IDIQ to Support the National Weather Service

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase) is proud to announce its role as a subcontractor to I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) on the ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded on August 29, 2025. This five-year contract will support the National Weather Service’s (NWS) mission to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.

Advancing a Weather-Ready Nation

Under the ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain, IMSG and Next Phase will assist NWS in evolving and modernizing its services to meet the nation’s growing need for timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence. With societal, technological, and economic challenges becoming increasingly complex, NWS is embracing agility, flexibility, and innovation to advance its vision of a weather-ready nation.

Key objectives of the ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain include:
  • Modernizing meteorological and communications systems to better support evolving weather forecasting needs
  • Providing impact-based decision support services (IDSS) that help core partners and stakeholders understand and act on critical weather information
  • Leveraging cutting-edge science and technology to deliver forecasts and warnings that protect lives, property, and the national economy
  • Enhancing collaboration across federal agencies, state and local governments, the private sector, and international partners to create a unified and flexible weather information ecosystem

Our Impact

As a subcontractor to IMSG, Next Phase will bring proven expertise in cloud services, data management, and human-centered design to help the National Weather Service modernize systems and services, ensuring the delivery of reliable, actionable information to various stakeholders.

“Our team is honored to support IMSG and the National Weather Service in their mission to enable a weather-ready nation,” said Lisa Wolff, President and CEO, Next Phase. “This work aligns with our commitment to harness innovation and technology to solve critical challenges and deliver meaningful impact across the country.”

With this contract, Next Phase continues to expand the company’s federal mission support portfolio, leveraging our expertise to help solve challenges through science, technology, and data-driven solutions.

Stay tuned for more updates as Next Phase collaborates with IMSG and NWS to advance weather forecasting capabilities, enhance decision-making, and better protect communities across the nation.

Next Phase is an 8(a), WOSB, that has been a proven, trusted, and adaptive partner to the government organizations for over 14 years.

Next Phase Wins All Categories of the State of Arizona’s Contract to Advance Data Management, Analytics, and AI

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase) is pleased to announce our selection as a contract awardee by the State of Arizona across all four service categories for data and data management initiatives. This award empowers Next Phase to provide critical expertise to state agencies, universities, commissions, boards, and cooperative buyers in support of Arizona’s mission to modernize data, streamline processes and increase efficiency through modern digital services.

Driving State-wide Data Innovation

Under this multi-award contract, Next Phase will support the Arizona Chief Data Officer with a wide range of data-driven initiatives to help Arizona modernize its systems and achieve measurable impact across state government and entities that receive funding from the State of Arizona.

The State of Arizona recognized the need for partners with substantial expertise and capabilities in each of the following four categories:
  1. Artificial Intelligence and GenAI Consulting, Architecture, Support, and Development – Harnessing cutting-edge AI and GenAI capabilities to drive innovation and unlock new efficiencies.
  2. Data Science, Business Intelligence, and Analytics – Applying advanced analytics to generate actionable insights, enhance decision-making, and optimize outcomes.
  3. Data Solution Consulting, Architecture, Support, and Development – Designing and implementing scalable, secure data solutions that meet evolving agency requirements.
  4. Data Management and Governance – Establishing strong data foundations to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.

Supporting Arizona’s Mission

The State of Arizona has an on-going need to deliver flexible, agency-specific solutions that span multiple domains. As a proven, trusted, and adaptive partner to government organizations for over 14 years, Next Phase is positioned to collaborate across the State’s diverse agencies and funded programs, ensuring that data and AI are leveraged effectively to provide meaningful and actionable solutions.

“This opportunity to support the State of Arizona across all four categories underscores our team’s unique breadth and depth in delivering trusted data foundations, scalable architectures, actionable intelligence, and transformative AI that unlock new possibilities for agencies and the communities they serve,” said Sunil Arte, Strategic Solutions Architect Lead at Next Phase. “We look forward to partnering with Arizona departments, agencies and Co-Op Buyers to modernize data capabilities, improve efficiency, and enhance services that directly benefit Arizona residents.”

Expanding Our Impact

These wins mark a significant expansion of Next Phase’s state government portfolio and reinforces our reputation as a trusted partner for data strategy, modernization, and innovation in all landscapes. By aligning with Arizona’s vision, Next Phase will help drive improved outcomes, enhanced accountability, and stronger data-driven decision-making across the state and Co-Op Buyers across the country.

Stay tuned for more updates as Next Phase works alongside Arizona to advance enterprise data management, analytics, and AI capabilities for lasting impact.

2025 is off to a great start! Next Phase to support the Health and Human Services in fighting healthcare fraud.

Beating out 3 bidders, Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase) is pleased to announce the contract award for the Master Data Management (MDM) system at the Health and Human Services. Under this contract, Next Phase provides accurate data to be used in fighting fraud, waste and abuse in HHS programs. This award marks the beginning of our seventh year of service to HHS for this program and offers new opportunities to further innovate and modernize data products used to fight fraud in federal and state healthcare programs

Next Phase Appoints Health IT Innovation Officer

 

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase), an SBA Certified 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) focused on engineering, science and IT services, announces the appointment of Elizabeth Cruz McNamara to the role of Health IT Innovation Officer. Liz joins us from the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives, most notably serving as Director of the Digital Transformation (DT) initiative since 2019. With a stellar track record at the FDA/CDRH, Liz held multiple high-impact roles, including Associate Deputy Chief Information Officer (ADCIO) and Acting Director of the Division of Technology and Data Services.With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Liz has been at the forefront of driving complex health IT solutions across both the public and private sectors. Before her impactful tenure at the FDA, she served in key leadership positions—Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, IT Program Manager at NIH’s Clinical Center for Patient Safety, and Principal Healthcare Consultant at CSC and Health IT Solutions, LLC.

Liz has achieved an impressive academic background with an M.S. in Healthcare Administration and a B.S. in Decision and Information Systems from the University of Maryland. Lisa Wolff, President & CEO of Next Phase shared, “I’m incredibly excited about Liz joining our team. A professional of her stature brings compelling ideas to transform government services to better serve our nation’s citizens. With her proven thought leadership, Next Phase continues to bring solutions that enable digital modernization and the “actionable insights” for agency leadership to implement significant modernization plans. We can’t wait to see how her vision and expertise will elevate our team to new heights.”

Please join us in giving Liz a warm welcome as she embarks on this exciting new chapter!

Want to connect with Liz? emcnamara@npss-inc.com

About Next Phase

Founded in 2011, Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business, with a reputation for understanding business challenges and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on developing lasting relationships with our clients that allow us to anticipate their needs and deliver results that advance their mission. To learn more about Next Phase’s work with Federal programs visit here.

Media Contact: Karen Rosenbauer, Chief Growth Officer, Next Phase | KRosenbauer@npss-inc.com

 

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